Sermons on Waxed Cold:

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008

Mary’s devotional act expresses a Mother’s Love

1. ACTIVE LOVE A. Deliberate 1. She had heard & received His Words 2. “Come Unto Me” – she came & sat at His feet 3. “I will give you rest” – nothing else mattered 4. “ Die & third day rise” – only one who believed B. Delicate 1. quietly stood to feet- no loudness/showboating 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Hindrance To Vision - Division

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 29, 2005

How to have unity in the local church.

No matter how much a local church has going for it, division can negate it’s vision. The word division is constructed of the word vision with the prefix "di", which means, "double". Double vision can be dangerous. If you are seeing two of everything you need to make a trip to the eye doctor. If ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Some Places We Need To Cross In Our Christian Life

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Some spiritual roadblocks we must pass to mature in our Christian lives

SOME PLACES WE NEED TO CROSS IN OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE Joshua 3: 1-7, 13-17 Intro: By reading the first two chapters of the Book of Joshua we know that he has already made plans to conquer Jericho. But Joshua has come to the Jordan River and he realizes its time to cross but he is awaiting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rend Your Heart

Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 21, 2007

In this sermon, I talk about repentance from indifference: first, the devastation that indifference has caused to the people of Judah in the book of Joel; secondly, what repentance should consist of in our lives today.

Say “It’s about my heart!” I. The background from which Joel speaks. 1. Here, in chapter 2, Joel begins by talking about a disaster that is coming to the people of Judah. 2. An “army” of locusts has come into Judah, devastating the land. 3. Today, we may not fully understand the devastation ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Valentines Day Devotional

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Feb 13, 2007

Thanks goodness for Hallmark at Valentines Day. But when it comes to Real Love I believe the bible does a better job than Hallmark can ever hope to do, because it tells us what real love is all about!

Valentine’s Day Devotional ~ I Cor. 13 ~ Well, it’s Valentine’s Day and of course romantics all over the world will be finding clever ways to express their love to their Valentine with chocolates and hearts and roses! I am not a poet – the only poem I know is “Roses are red, violets are blue, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding Forth The Word Of Life

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 21, 2007

Staying with God in the Midst of Corrupt Days

(Phil. 2:12-16) "Holding forth the Word of Life..." We are about to celebrate our 75th anniversary as a Church. That in itself is an amazing thing. I am about to celebrate my 20th year of being the Pastor of FBC. That also is an amazing thing. Our Church motto (which you will see on almost all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Pillar Of Cloud

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 21, 2006

Israel had the evidence of God for 40 years. We have Christ forever.

Ex 13:21-22, Ex 14:19-24, Ex 40:33:38, Num 9:15-23 In Weakness There Is Strength The power within a cloud - Fog Hinders us - Snow Stops us - Rain Drowns us Examples: - According to the Bureau of Standards in Washington, a dense fog covering seven city blocks to a depth of 100 feet is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

3 Principals Of Marriage

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Oct 30, 2006

Just as their exist marriage between a man and a woman, the Bible teaches there is a marriage covenant between man and God.

(3 Principals to Marriage) Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; Eph 5:26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, Eph 5:27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Should The Church Pray?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

When the early church prayed it involved 3 things I ASKING II ANSWERING III. ACTING

Sun. Jan. 29/95 Acts 4:22-33 Should The Church Pray? ********************** Obituary of Mrs. Prayer Meeting "Mrs. Prayer Meeting died recently at the First Neglected Church, on Worldly Ave. Born many years ago in the midst of great revivals, she was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Son

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 18, 2005

No matter what you’ve done, The Father is waiting to love you.

INTRO NEW COVENANT Luke 15:11-32 Lets talk about the second son for a minute Jesus is talking to the Pharisees He’s saying my children will be like the lost one- Y’all will stay home and sulk This boy says---I’ve been here- obeyed every commandment THAT’S A LIE- NO BOY EVER OBEYED ALL PARENTS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Your Finish That Counts

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 4, 2005

IN LIFE, IT’S GREAT IF YOU CAN START OUT WELL, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS YOUR FINISH. DON’T LET THE RAPID RISE/SUCCESS OF OTHERS HINDER YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR DREAM. LET THE APOSTLE PAUL SERVE AS A GUIDE.

IT’S YOUR FINISH THAT COUNTS II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 ECCLESIATES 9:11 – RACE – SWIFT, BATTLE – MIGHTY . . . ECCLESIATES 7:8 “BETTER IS THE END OF A THING THAN THE BEGINNING THEREOF.” WONDERFUL, IF YOU CAN START OUT FINE, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS HOW YOU FINISH. GOLF – DRIVE, BUT IT’S NOT YOUR START ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometimes You Need To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004

Our tongue can get us into a lot of trouble. Taken from the 7 sin that are an abomination, this sermon deals with the three that del with the tongue.

SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT Proverbs 6:12-19 Illustration: Some people just have a knack for saying the wrong thing. A state trooper pulled a man over for speeding on a deserted road. Since the road was clear and the weather fine, the trooper was indicated that he may not give the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Go Out Quickly!!!!!!

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 29, 2004

PEOPLE ARE LOST AND GOING TO HELL LET"S GO OUT QUICKLY AND INVITE THEM TO JESUS.

LUKE 14:21 TEXT. SO THAT SERVANT CAME ,AND SHEWED HIS LORD THESE THINGS.THEN THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE BEING ANGRY SAID TO HIS SERVANTS ,(GO OUT QUICKLY)INTO THE STREETS AND THE LANES OF THE CITY,AND BRING IN HITHER THE POOR,AND THE MAIMED AND THE HALT AND THE BLIND. INTRO.IN JESUS PARABLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Apr 26, 2004

How close are we to the return of Christ?

ARE WE THERE YET? TEXT: Matt. 24:33 “Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door”. OPEN: If you have ever been on a trip with a child (maybe even a teenager) you have heard the question, “ARE WE THERE YET”? Sometimes you have heard the question SO MUCH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:33, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, In Our Town Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005

This is the 1st sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This is a series based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#1] JESUS, IN OUR TOWN Mark 11:1-11 Introduction: 2004 will be one of the most memorable years Hobbs has ever experienced. While campaigning for re-election, President George W. Bush became the 1st president to ever come to Hobbs. Some very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist